Billy Killin

Who | Billy KillinWhere | Toronto, CanadaCurrent Bar | The CommodorePast Bar(s) | Kasa Moto, Eatalia, Rude NativeFavourite Spirit | Whisky or Gin. Rum. Amari? Spirits.Favourite Juice | PineappleFavourite Classic Cocktail | NegroniFavourite Part of the Job | Nailing that perfect drink for a guest and seeing them stroll back in the next day beaming, with friends in tow, eager to let you guide them to their happy place as well.FavouriteAfter Work Drink | Hendricks martini, up, cucumber and olive.Favourite at Home Drink | Negroni with a touch of fresh grapefruit juice.Favourite bar in the world | The Foundry (Thunder Bay, ON)Best known for | Blending and balancing mysterious and soothing smokey elements into many signature cocktails.Best story from behind the wood | You’ll have to ask me personally for the full story, but it involves a lady of the night, her “date”, and her mother. Yup.

What do you collect? Whiskies are most prevalent in my collection at home, but I’m always on the lookout for amari’s and vermouth’s.Favourite thing about your city? I guess it really comes down to the people, but specifically the never-ending cache of knowledge that is always at your finger tips. Not just in the Bartending community, but everywhere. So many amazingly talented people more then happy to help you on your way to carving your own identity and being the best you can be.What was the last photo that you took? The golf boys and I after a tourney with legendary leaf, Wendel Clark.Where was your last vacation? BostonAny claims to fame? Not just yet.

Belt or suspenders? BeltFernet or Cynar? CynarNew Orleans or New York City? Style, New York. LIFEstyle, New OrleansGlass or Tin? Glass

Are you available for freelance gigs? Look forward to them!Find him: InstagramMedia: